Ecko (discontinued)

Ecko is a Mastodon fork with many cool features, that Mastodon doesn't have.
It follows the Collective Code Construction Contract or C4 to e.g. add features that are deemed valuable by the community.
This is a difference from Mastodon, where its author Eugen Rochko decides which features Mastodon should have on his own even against the public opinion.

This article is about a Fediverse project that doesn't exist anymore! The text below might read like the project still exists, but that would just be, because it wasn't updated yet..

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	Ecko
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What features does Ecko have, that Mastodon doesn't?

The admin can change the following values:

• max post length
• max poll options
• max poll answer length
• max profile metadata fields
• max length of “about me” text
• max number of pinned toots

The admin can also upload a favicon in the admin settings and import/export the instance blocklist.
Furthermore local toots are possible. Those are toots that can only be seen by people on the same instance.

Comparison of microblogging services

	Twitter	Threads	Mastodon	Ecko	Pleroma	Akkoma	GNU Social	GoToSocial	Firefish	Misskey
character limit	280	500	500	admin decision						3000
feed	algorithmic	algorithmic	chronological
reach	far	far	familiar

Where can I find an Ecko instance to join as a user?

You can try the official instance here.
There is also a full list of Ecko instances here.

Further Reading

• What is the Fediverse?
• Fediverse projects
• What people usually tell you about the Fediverse
• Account creation
• Instances
• Getting started with your Fediverse account
• Moving instances
• Apps
• Best practices
• Frequently Asked Questions

External links

Main article: Ecko weblinks

• Website
• Official instance
• Instances list